Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
Pierre Woman Sentenced in $588,000 Medicaid Fraud Case
PIERRE, S.D. - A Pierre woman has been sentenced after admitting to defrauding South Dakota's Medicaid program of more than $588,000 in federal and state funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jac...
Claysen Davis Aug 26, 2026
South Dakota Mines Football Captain Credited with Rescuing Teen from Burning Car
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A South Dakota Mines student-athlete is being recognized for his quick actions after helping save a teenager from a burning vehicle in Texas. Junior football captain and mechanical ...
Claysen Davis Aug 26, 2026
Lawmakers Explore Regional Approach to Strengthen Rural EMS Services
SOUTH DAKOTA - South Dakota lawmakers are looking at new ways to strengthen emergency medical services in rural communities as ambulance providers continue to face staffing and funding challenges. Sta...
Claysen Davis Aug 26, 2026
Registration Opens for 2026 South Dakota Day of Giving
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Registration is now open for the 2026 South Dakota Day of Giving, a statewide campaign aimed at supporting nonprofits through donations, volunteerism, and community involvement. Thi...
Claysen Davis Aug 26, 2026
Dusty Johnson Honors Black Hills Veterans at Piedmont Ceremony
RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson honored local veterans Monday during a commemorative pinning ceremony at American Legion Post 311 in Piedmont. The event recognized Vietnam Wa...
Claysen Davis Aug 26, 2026
Loneman School Students Return After Storm Delay
Oglala, S.D. - Students at Loneman School returned to class today after severe hail damage delayed the start of the school year. School officials say a storm earlier this month caused significant dama...
Claysen Davis Aug 26, 2026
Meade County Deputies Pulled From School Patrols by Unusual Call
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. - Meade County Sheriff's Office deputies assigned to back-to-school patrols were temporarily diverted this week after receiving reports of a naked man allegedly prowling vehicles al...
Claysen Davis Aug 25, 2026
Missing 16-Year-Old Reported in Hot Springs; Public Asked to Help
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - The Hot Springs Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager who was last seen Saturday evening. According to police, 16-year-old D...
Claysen Davis Aug 25, 2026
Cliffside Park Reopens After Suspicious Item Investigation in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Cliffside Park has reopened after law enforcement investigated a suspicious item discovered near a garbage can. Earlier, Rapid City Police temporarily closed the park after officers...
Claysen Davis Aug 25, 2026
Previously Deported Mexican National Sentenced for Illegal Reentry into U.S.
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Mexican national who had been deported from the United States twice has been sentenced in federal court after illegally reentering the country. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says 36-y...
Claysen Davis Aug 25, 2026








